LATIN AMERICAN CAFE
1427 Northeast 25th Avenue
Ocala, Florida, 34470
Marion County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/24/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In use cutting board with a white wet cloth underneath, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned stacked containers with old stickers, Employee removed stickers and placed in triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at the cook line, container inside sink, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Above triple sink, spray bottle with pink solution not labeled, employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/24/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/26/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go cups stored on floor behind front counter. Manager placed cups in cabinet behind front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in front counter warmer: cheese pastry (118F - Hot Holding). Employee stated cheese pastry was placed in warmer one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed cheese pastry in oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of approved training for employees. **Warning**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser in dish area. Manager added label to spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/26/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).